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Sanjay B

Security Analyst
Bangalore

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented security professional with 4 plus years of experience in a 24/7 SOC environment. Proven ability to monitor security events, identify potential threats, and escalate incidents according to established procedures. Skilled in utilizing various security tools and technologies to investigate and respond to security incidents.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Security Analyst

CISCO Meraki - Contract
05.2024 - Current
  • Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity using SIEM tools such as Splunk and CISCO EDR tools.
  • Analyzed logs from various sources including web servers, application servers, databases, IDS and IPS systems. for possible security breaches.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of cyber threat landscape by researching latest attack trends and techniques used by attackers.
  • Responded promptly to any reported issues or alerts related to system or network security.
  • Managed user authentication and authorization of data access.
  • Performing analysis of triggered alerts from Endpoint solutions such as Antivirus, EDR,SIEM,SNORT,AWS.
  • Monitor endpoints for suspicious activity and Investigating incidents, remediation, tracking, and follow-up for incident closure with concerned teams, stakeholders
  • Follow-up with incident response team for remediation

Deep dive analysis of triggered alerts using SIEM other analysis tools.

  • Collaborated with IT teams to develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, reducing risks from external attacks.
  • Developed and maintained detailed documentation on security processes, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring consistency in procedures.

Network Optimization Specialist

Yahoo
11.2021 - 01.2024
  • Monitored security information and event management Splunk and EDR tools for suspicious activity and potential security incidents
  • Investigated security alerts and events, leveraging knowledge of threat intelligence and security best practices to determine severity and potential impact
  • Followed established incident response procedures, escalating incidents to appropriate teams as needed
  • Contributed to continuous improvement of security posture by documenting lessons learned and proposing changes to existing procedures
  • Collaborated effectively with other security teams, IT teams, and business stakeholders to resolve security incidents and mitigate risks
  • Maintained awareness of emerging threats and vulnerabilities through continuous learning and training.
  • Trained junior team members on best practices in optimization strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Analyst

Linkedin - Contract
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Performing due diligence on Suspected spam accounts.
  • Managed multiple tools to find out the detection of Malware and phishing attacks.
  • Worked on User appeal Escalations.
  • Conducted threat hunting activities to proactively identify and respond to potential security incidents before they escalated.
  • Worked on Multiple ATO recovery user appeal
  • Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.

Security Analyst

Concentrix
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Experience in using Splunk SIEM for analysing logs generated
    from Network Devices, Authentication Devices, Endpoints, Email Gateways, Antivirus logs and other cloud hosted devices.
  • Deep dive analysis of triggered alerts using SIEM and other analysis tools
  • Deep dive analysis of triggered alerts using SIEM and other analysis tools
  • Assist IRT/SME teams in incident remediation by providing supporting data and recommendations
  • Follow-up with incident response team for remediation
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting Silent Log Sources
  • Research, compile and organize monthly vulnerability reports
  • Participate in weekly SOC meetings to discuss about raised incidents
  • Involved in creating phishing awareness campaign
  • Threat hunting based on the hypothesis developed by SOC Lead/Manager
  • Track threat actors and associated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Maintaining and improving Playbooks and processes
  • Drafting shift hand-overs

Education

DR,CVRU University
04.2001 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Expertise in SIEM/EDR platforms
  • Strong experience with EDR tools
  • Familiarity with network security concepts and protocols
  • Proficiency in threat intelligence platforms and research methodologies
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Security policy development
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Identity and Access management
  • Intrusion detection
  • Security information and event management
  • Incident response
  • Threat intelligence
  • Network security
  • Social engineering
  • Endpoint security
  • Firewall management
  • Security awareness training
  • Malware analysis
  • Information protection
  • Data encryption
  • Security planning

Timeline

Security Analyst

CISCO Meraki - Contract
05.2024 - Current

Network Optimization Specialist

Yahoo
11.2021 - 01.2024

Analyst

Linkedin - Contract
09.2019 - 09.2021

Security Analyst

Concentrix
03.2018 - 08.2019

DR,CVRU University
04.2001 - 06.2017
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